Delve

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

To dig or search deeply into something.

“The historian decided to delve into the archives for more evidence.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɛlv/

Related Words

Synonyms

dig

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Delve" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Delve" is worth 9 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Delve

Anagrams of Delve

Words that use exactly the same letters as “delve”.

devel

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “delve” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

belve deave derve helve

Words you can make from Delve

Shorter words formed from the letters in “delve”.

dele deve elev elve

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